Indonesia’s government may see a windfall of US$1.6bn by issuing Halal certificates for consumer goods from shampoos to toothpaste and cosmetics, according to the new government agency in charge of its implementation, once mandatory Halal labelling is...
From controversy over misreporting of potentially unsafe UK cosmetics after Brexit, to Unilever’s expanded transparency programme for ingredients, we take a look at the key updates for safety and regulation so far this year in this Editor’s Spotlight.
The Indonesia Food and Drug Monitoring Agency has raided four illegal cosmetics factories producing billions of rupiah worth of products in West Jakarta.
The organisations responsible for sun safety advice in Australia and New Zealand have adopted a new policy on sunscreen use, recommending that people apply it daily as part of a regular morning routine.
Californian beauty firm e.l.f. Cosmetics Inc. fined almost a million dollars after 'unwittingly' violating the North Korea Sanctions Regulations by importing false eyelash kits that contained materials from the country.
Five cosmetics creams in Singapore have been found to contain potent undeclared ingredients – with one possessing mercury levels which exceeded the permissible limits by more than 40,000 times.
Croda International expands Halal ingredient portfolio in anticipation of rising Halal demand as ahead of Indonesia’s October 2019 deadline to have all cosmetics certified by Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI).
Among APAC’s emerging economies and lucrative markets, APAC’s cosmetics legislation is changing at a fast pace. Here we reveal the latest developments set to come into place in 2019.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) will be launching its own sustainability initiative in collaboration with the flavours industry later this year.
APAC’s cosmetics regulations have constantly been in the headlines in 2018, and here we round up our top most-read policy stories of the year, featuring animal-testing, CBEC and import laws.
We round up of our most-read cosmetics regulation stories of the region, featuring the latest changes in China’s regulation laws, microbeads reduction and animal testing.
Officials in Quezon City, Philippines, have issued new rules that forbids the manufacture, distribution, marketing and sale of cosmetic products that contain mercury.
As China’s regulatory landscape continues to shift, one expert believes it will move to abolish compulsory animal testing on imported cosmetics very soon.
Online retailer Lazada has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency (KOIPA) vowing to remove Korean counterfeit goods on its platform.
With clearly defined perimeters and strict regulation, one expert believes the Halal certification has the potential to become the de facto standard for cosmetic and personal care products.
Two environmental health groups have alerted consumers to the presence of mercury in skin care sold on Indonesian e-commerce platforms, which they believe originated in the Philippines.
China and Canada have jointly pledged to reduce use of microbeads in beauty and personal care products, following a meeting between Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,
China has decided not to subject first-time cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) imports to licensing, registration or record-filing requirements, signalling easier times ahead for foreign cosmetics companies.
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) officially announced that the registration of first-imported non-specials cosmetics has been replaced entirely by filing management nationwide.
We round up of our most-read cosmetics regulation stories of the region, featuring animal-testing, China’s import tax for luxury beauty, and sustainability in the supply chain.
In an “unprecedented move” by one of the globe’s leading beauty brands, Humane Society International notes how these increasing efforts to ban animal testing in the cosmetics sphere may well be the “beginning of the end for cruel cosmetics”. We spoke...
This week the multinational personal care, cosmetics, and fragrance maker announced a new partnership with the advocacy group behind the Leaping Bunny logo. Along with the announcement came news that the Cover Girl makeup brand has been certified by Cruelty...
Yunnan Baiyao, a Chinese toothpaste brand that has become a household name for its herbal approach to treating bleeding gums, has defended its use of tranexamic acid in its formula, which has led to question the brand’s label claims.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is making it a priority to increase awareness of the IFRA standards across APAC, following the launch of its new regional offices in Singapore.
‘Start small and you’ll support business sustainability’: That’s the advice for cosmetics companies seeking to offset the negative social and environmental impacts of their products and protect raw material supplies.
Mica is ubiquitous in beauty, used throughout the industry in everything from lipstick to foundation – but much of this mineral is harvested by children as young as 10, along the hilly landscape of rural India.
Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Department (NPRA) has recalled 14 skin care items after they were found to contain potentially harmful ingredients.
Although China has made significant strides in moving away from animal-testing, its challenges suggest it may take more than five years for the country to completely stop compulsory animal-testing for cosmetics, says one analyst.
The Chinese government announces that it will cut the import tax for high-end cosmetics to 50% effective from November 1 in bid to make its market more hospitable.
For companies keen to register cosmetics products in both markets, this guest article from regulatory expert reveals the big differences of which to be aware.
What’s new in animal testing regulation, naturals claims, nano UV filters and ingredients transparency? In this special feature, we cast an eye over the latest and most impactful shifts in regulation and safety for the beauty and personal care industry.
Cosmetic-related items were among the Trump administration’s finalised list of $200bn worth of imports subjected to an additional 10% tariffs effective September 24, which will be increased to 25% by the start of next year.
As the makeup black market continues to thrive in the Philippines, the EcoWaste Coalition believes that the only way to tackle the problem is with hard ball methods such as stricter border control, tougher sanctions and punishments that match the crime.
China has introduced new legislation that will hold online platforms such as Alibaba and JD.com accountable for fake goods sold by third parties on their websites, in a bid to curb the spread of counterfeits and strengthened their IP protection.
Cosmetics and personal care items will face a raise from 2.5% to 10% in Indonesian import taxes as the government goes on the defensive to support its weakening currency.
Estée Lauder Cos will be able to absorb the impact of worsening trade terms between US and China because of the company’s high growth margins and investments in capacity, according to executive vice president and CFO Tracey T. Travis.
The California State legislative has approved The California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act with a stunning 80-0 vote that will make the state the first in the US to implement such a law.
China’s Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) ordered the recall of a skin care product over concerns that it looked too much like a beverage and could potentially confuse and harm consumers, especially children.
Cosmetic products imported via cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) into China look set to require registration with the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) before they can be imported into the country from next year.
Are cosmetic product reports accurate in their representation of lead in cosmetics? We ask Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science what the reality is.
The independent statutory authority analyses 30 essential oil models and finds allergens to encourage greater transparency in usage instructions and ingredient labels.
EcoWaste Coalition encourages cosmetics consumers to select their make up choices with care after providing the public with a warning on lipsticks with heavy metal impurities.
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